Sustainable Investing Associate

Job Summary

The Sustainable Investing Group (SIG) at Goldman Sachs's Asset & Wealth Management division is a platform for direct equity investing in private markets, dedicated to playing a critical role in climate transition and inclusive growth opportunities. SIG leverages decades of experience, a strong investment track record, and a proprietary Corporate Network, all supported by the extensive resources of Goldman Sachs. The Horizon Environmental & Climate Solutions fund, a growth-oriented private equity strategy, focuses on investing in key sectors driving environmental sustainability and climate transition.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead all aspects of due diligence and analysis for potential investments.
• Lead detailed financial modeling to support crucial investment decision-making.
• Develop robust investment and impact theses for new markets and opportunities.
• Draft comprehensive investment memoranda and present findings to the Investment Committee.
• Support portfolio management and drive operational uplifts at the portfolio company level.

Qualifications

• Possess strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrate a passion for impact investing, specifically within target sectors like clean energy, sustainable transport, sustainable food & agriculture, waste & materials, and ecosystem services.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a flexible, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Show the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be capable of interacting and building strong relationships with a wide variety of people.

Salary & Benefits

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based Sustainable Investing Associate position is $150,000-$225,000. In addition, eligible employees may receive a discretionary bonus as an active employee at fiscal year-end. Goldman Sachs is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings to its people, generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees working at least 20 hours per week. Further details on these offerings can be found via the provided link.

About Goldman Sachs

Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. We are dedicated to committing our people, capital, and ideas to help clients, shareholders, and communities grow. Goldman Sachs fosters diversity and inclusion by providing numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth, including training, firmwide networks, benefits, wellness, personal finance offerings, and mindfulness programs. We are also committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during the recruiting process.

Key skills/competency

• Financial modeling
• Due diligence
• Investment analysis
• Impact investing
• Climate transition
• Private equity
• Portfolio management
• Valuation
• Strategic thinking
• Relationship building